For decades, Colorado Adventure Park in Fraser has been one of Grand County’s best-kept secrets: a tubing hill so fast, so fun, and so family-friendly that it draws visitors from across Colorado and beyond every winter season. The lifts, the lanes, the magic carpet ride to the top, the fire pit, the hot cocoa, the collective scream of an entire family flying down the hill together. It is a winter experience that people come back for year after year. But here is what is new in 2026: you do not have to wait for snow.
Colorado Adventure Park has launched full summer operations with brand-new synthetic tubing lanes powered by Skitrax technology. The fastest, largest, and safest tubing hill in Grand County is now open year-round. Summer tubing is here, and it is genuinely thrilling. This guide covers everything you need to know about Colorado Adventure Park’s summer experience: what is new, what to expect, how to plan your visit, and why summer tubing near Winter Park should be on every family’s itinerary this season.
What Is Summer Tubing? Here’s How It Works
If you have never tubed in the summer before, the concept is simple and the experience is immediately addictive. Instead of snow, Colorado Adventure Park’s summer tubing lanes use Skitrax synthetic dry-slope technology, an industry-leading surface that creates a smooth, fast, controlled ride very similar to snow tubing but without requiring a single snowflake. Skitrax surfaces are purpose-engineered for year-round tubing operations and used at leading adventure parks and resorts worldwide.
Here is what the summer tubing experience looks like at Colorado Adventure Park: You grab a tube. You hop on the magic carpet for a smooth, easy ride to the top of the hill. You drop in. And for the next several seconds, you are flying down a dry groomed lane with the wind in your face and a view of the Colorado Rockies spread out in front of you. Then you do it again.
Summer tubing at Colorado Adventure Park is appropriate for riders 6 years and older. For kids aged 3 to 5, double tubes (riding with a supervising adult) are available and create an incredible experience for little ones who get to enjoy the excitement without going solo. Helmets are required for riders under 18 and are provided complimentary on-site. You are welcome to bring your own as well. Visit the Activities page for a full breakdown of all the summer experiences available during your visit.
What Makes Skitrax Technology Different
Not all synthetic tubing experiences are created equal. Colorado Adventure Park made a significant investment in Skitrax technology specifically because it offers the smoothest, safest, and most enjoyable dry-slope ride available. Skitrax surfaces replicate the speed and glide characteristics of snow with consistent, predictable behavior across different weather conditions. Your ride is great whether it is 60 degrees or 85 degrees outside.
With young kids in tow, the last thing you want is a ride that is rough or jarring. Skitrax creates a smooth, controlled glide that is approachable for first-timers and still plenty fast to satisfy thrill-seekers. For more on our commitment to safe, quality tubing experiences, visit the About page or review our Know Before You Go FAQ.
The Full Summer Experience: More Than Just Tubing
Colorado Adventure Park’s summer operation is not just a tubing hill. It is a full afternoon or evening of mountain fun.
Concessions
Fuel up before your runs or reward yourself after. Our concession stand is stocked with water, sodas, beer, wine, and snacks Check our social media for special food truck dates throughout the summer season.
The Mountain Setting
The park’s location in Fraser means you are riding with the Rockies as your backdrop. Summer sunsets in the Fraser Valley are spectacular. Arriving in the late afternoon for tubing and staying for the golden hour is a highly recommended approach.
Night Sessions
Experience tubing under glowing lights as the mountain evening kicks in. Tubing after dark takes on a completely different energy. The hill lights up, temperatures drop to that perfect summer cool, and the experience feels genuinely magical. It is an especially great option for date nights, friend group outings, or families who want a unique evening activity that does not involve screens. Check our Activities page for current summer hours, night session schedules, and special event nights.
Why Summer Tubing in the Fraser Valley Is Different From Anything Else
Summer in the mountains is full of great options: hiking, biking, fishing, white water rafting, golf. Grand County and the Winter Park area have no shortage of things to do. But here is what summer tubing at Colorado Adventure Park offers that most activities do not: no skill required, no age restriction above 6, and no prior experience needed. You do not need to know how to ride a bike, navigate a trail, cast a line, or read whitewater. You sit in a tube and go.
It is immediately accessible to everyone in your group regardless of fitness level, athletic background, or age. That accessibility makes it uniquely valuable for family groups with wide age ranges, corporate outings, school groups, visitors from out of state who want a mountain thrill without a learning curve, and anyone who simply wants to have pure, unambiguous fun for a few hours.
The park is Winter Park’s fastest, largest, and safest locally owned tubing hill: built for maximum fun, maintained to the highest safety standards, and operated by a team that genuinely cares about your experience.
Planning Your Visit: The Basics
Location: 566 County Road 721, Fraser, CO 80442, just minutes from Winter Park Resort, with ample free parking for cars, trucks, buses, and vans.
Age Requirements: Summer tubing requires riders to be at least 6 years old. Kids aged 3 to 5 must ride in double tubes with a supervising adult.
Helmets: Required for all riders under 18. Provided complimentary on-site, or bring your own.
Booking: Tickets are available online through our Book Now page. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekend visits and group outings. For parties with more than 15 participants, advance booking or a phone call to 970-726-5779 is strongly recommended.
Hours: Summer hours vary by week and are updated regularly on our website and social media channels. For the most current schedule, visit the Know Before You Go FAQ or check our social channels for live updates.
What to Wear and What to Bring
Dress for the mountain. Even in summer, evening temperatures in Fraser can drop significantly, especially if you are planning a night session. Layers are smart. A light jacket you can tie around your waist during warm afternoon runs will serve you well.
Wear closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not appropriate for tubing. Sneakers or athletic shoes work perfectly. Sunscreen. Daytime tubing in the Colorado sun at 8,500 feet means UV exposure is significantly higher than at lower elevations. Leave the valuables in the car. Pockets full of phones and wallets do not mix well with high-speed tubing. Secure your essentials before getting on the hill.
For Groups, Events, and Corporate Outings
Colorado Adventure Park is one of the most popular group activity destinations in Grand County. Summer tubing is a universal crowd-pleaser that works for company retreats, birthday parties, church groups, youth programs, school outings, bachelorette parties, family reunions, and beyond.
For parties of 15 or more, contact us at 970-726-5779 to discuss group reservations and logistics. We will help you coordinate an event your group will be talking about for years. Visit our News page for announcements on special events, live music nights, food truck schedules, and seasonal programming throughout the summer.
Colorado Adventure Park: Built for Everyone, Designed for Fun
Since our founding in Fraser, Colorado Adventure Park has operated on a simple mission: maximum, memorable fun for every person who walks through our gates. We are locally owned and operated, we know this valley, and we care about every visitor. Winter has always been our season. Now summer is, too.
If you are visiting Winter Park this summer, whether for a weekend getaway, a week-long mountain vacation, or a day trip from Denver (we are about 90 minutes from the city), put Colorado Adventure Park on your list. Come for the tubing. Stay for the views. Leave with a story worth telling.
Book your summer tubing session at coloradoadventurepark.com/book-now or call 970-726-5779 with any questions. Full details on the summer experience are available on our Activities and FAQ pages. We will see you on the hill.